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Colemans Hill is in Headington, Oxford and in Oxford district. OX3 8AR is located in the Quarry & Risinghurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Colemans Hill, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: OX3 8AP, OX3 9HJ, OX3 9EL, OX3 9EJ, OX3 8JZ, OX3 8AZ, OX3 8LB, OX3 8BA, OX3 9ER.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX3 8AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.1%50.4%-1.7% 51.0% -0.6%
Male47.9%49.6%1.7% 49.0% 0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single34.2%30.7%-3.5% 37.9% -7.2%
Married: Opposite sex21.2%31.8%10.6% 44.2% -12.4%
Married: Same sex0%0.5%0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Separated4.3%5.2%0.9% 2.2% 3.0%
Divorced21.7%18.8%-2.9% 9.1% 9.7%
Widowed18.5%13%-5.5% 6.1% 6.9%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health34.2%37.5%3.3% 48.4% -10.9%
Good health34.2%36.6%2.4% 33.6% 3.0%
Fair health22.4%21.6%-0.8% 12.7% 8.9%
Bad health7.8%3.9%-3.9% 4.0% -0.1%
Very bad health1.4%0.4%-1.0% 1.2% -0.8%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications34.2%24.2%-10.0% 18.2% 6.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 13%14.7%1.7% 9.6% 5.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels10.9%11.6%0.7% 13.4% -1.8%
Apprenticeship3.8%5.8%2.0% 5.3% 0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels6.5%11.6%5.1% 16.9% -5.3%
Degree or Similar22.3%28.4%6.1% 33.8% -5.4%
Other9.2%3.7%-5.5% 2.8% 0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%4.3%4.3% 1.1% 3.2%
Chinese1.8%2.2%0.4% 0.7% 1.5%
Pakistani0.5%0%-0.5% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian7.8%8.7%0.9% 1.6% 7.1%
Black African3.2%14.3%11.1% 2.5% 11.8%
Black Caribbean2.7%0.9%-1.8% 1.0% -0.1%
Other Black1.8%0.4%-1.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Mixed White and Asian1.8%1.7%-0.1% 0.8% 0.9%
Mixed White and African1.8%0.9%-0.9% 0.4% 0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.5%0.9%0.4% 0.9% 0.0%
Mixed Other0.9%0%-0.9% 0.8% -0.8%
White75.8%60.6%-15.2% 81.4% -20.8%
Arab0.9%0%-0.9% 0.6% -0.6%
Other0.5%5.2%4.7% 1.6% 3.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 65.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom71.7%65.2%-6.5% 83.2% -18.0%
European Union7.8%9.9%2.1% 6.1% 3.8%
Rest of Europe0.9%0.4%-0.5% 0.8% -0.4%
Africa5.5%9.9%4.4% 2.7% 7.2%
Middle East and Asia10%13.3%3.3% 5.6% 7.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean3.7%1.3%-2.4% 1.3% 0.0%
Oceania0.5%0%-0.5% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK71.2%65.8%-5.4% 83.2% -17.4%
10+ Years5.9%28.6%22.7% 9.8% 18.8%
5-10 Years2.7%3.5%0.8% 2.9% 0.6%
2-5 Years5.5%0.9%-4.6% 2.2% -1.3%
Less than 2 years14.6%1.3%-13.3% 1.9% -0.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom73.2% 76.7% -3.5%
Ireland0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
Germany0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Italy2.2% 0.6% 1.6%
Portugal3% 0.5% 2.5%
Poland0.9% 1.3% -0.4%
Other EU countries1.7% 1.5% 0.2%
Other Europe0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
North Africa0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
South and Eastern Africa0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Eastern Asia0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Southern Asia0.9% 1.2% -0.3%
South-East Asia1.3% 0.2% 1.1%
No passport held13% 13.5% -0.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion26.3% 37.2% -10.9%
Christian48.7% 46.2% 2.5%
Buddhist3.9% 0.5% 3.4%
Muslim14.7% 6.5% 8.2%
Other religion1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Not answered5.2% 6.0% -0.8%

Safety

Is Colemans Hill Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colemans Hill was 152.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.6% higher than the Barton & Sandhills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Colemans Hill has the 4th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Barton & Sandhills and the 88th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£73,900
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in OX3 8AR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Colemans Hill are based on 13 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Oxford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Colemans Hill, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8AR

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX3 8AR

Average Price
£259,280
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£294,340
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£224,219
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Colemans Hill

Average Price
£285,294
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£312,373
Detached
£441,858
Flats/Maisonettes
£232,121
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Colemans HillStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
27 Colemans Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£250,0002017-09-26 £236,138
7 Colemans Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£212,0002014-10-10 £270,621
1 Colemans Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£220,0002014-06-06 £303,852
1 Colemans Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£152,0002005-11-23 £314,258
25 Colemans Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£130,0002005-09-16 £199,731
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX3 8AR

Employment

Economic Activity

Retired54
Full-Time Employee34
Part-Time Employee23
Self-Employed21
Long-Term Sick or disabled15
Looking after home or family15
Other9
Unemployed8
Student (economically inactive)7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities10
Education10
Transport and storage9
Accommodation and food service activities9
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles6
Manufacturing5
Professional, scientific and technical activities4
Administrative and support service activities3
Real estate activities3
Information and communication3
Construction2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School
Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH
4out of 4 561 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Slade Nursery School
Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ
4out of 4 1,236 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Comper Foundation Stage School
Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ
3out of 4 3,441 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Wheatley Nursery School
Littleworth Road , Wheatley OX33 1NN
3out of 4 4,482 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Grandpont Nursery School
Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH
3out of 4 5,124 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bayards Hill School
Waynflete Road , Headington OX3 9NU
2out of 4 452 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
London Road , Headington OX3 9ED
3out of 4 776 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Windmill Primary School
Margaret Road , Headington OX3 8NG
4out of 4 959 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Barton Park Primary School
Barton Fields Road , OX3 9WN
- not rated 1,008 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Wood Farm Primary School
Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ
3out of 4 1,396 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cheney School
Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH
3out of 4 2,077 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Oxford Spires Academy
Glanville Road , OX4 2AU
3out of 4 2,866 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Swan School
Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP
- not rated 3,232 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
St Gregory the Great
Cricket Road , OX4 3DR
- not rated 3,688 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Cherwell School
Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE
4out of 4 4,663 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ruskin College
Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ
- not rated 1,208 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Activate Learning
Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA
- not rated 5,136 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Endeavour Academy, Oxford
Waynflete Road , Headington OX3 8DD
3out of 4 766 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Headington School
Headington Road , OX3 7TD
- not rated 1,768 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Rye St Antony
Pullen's Lane , Oxford OX3 0BY
- not rated 2,002 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Oxford Brookes University
Headington Campus , Gipsy Lane OX3 0BP
- not rated 2,047 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oxfordshire Hospital School
C/O St Nicholas Primary , Raymund Road OX3 0PJ
4out of 4 3,137 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
O Portugues Cafe5 The Roundway, Oxford186 yd
McDonalds298 London Road, Headington310 yd
Acropolis Greek Taverna146 London Road, Headington868 yd
Asian Mama The Chinese Restaurant148A London Road, Headington868 yd
Posh Fish150 London Road, Headington868 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Chequers17A Beaumont Road, Oxford370 yd
Mason's ArmsQuarry School Place, Oxford479 yd
Ampleforth Arms53 Collinwood Road, Oxford700 yd
The Black BoyThe Black Boy Public House, 91 Old High Street955 yd
Viking Club65 Old High Street, Oxford955 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Caprinos Pizza6 The Roundway, Oxford186 yd
Barton Chippy2 Underhill Circus, Oxford639 yd
Kazan148 London Road, Headington868 yd
Domino's Pizza126 London Road, Headington868 yd
Reina Grill137A London Road, Headington903 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Co-operative152 London Road, Headington868 yd
Waitrose9 - 11 Old High Street, Oxford979 yd
Iceland108-110 London Road, Headington1,085 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Barton Bradley Recreation Ground
BARTON ROAD
grass pitches327 yd
Bayards Hill Primary School
BAYSWATER ROAD
grass pitches365 yd
Barton Leisure Centre
WAYNFLETE ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool564 yd
Quarry Recreation Ground
MARGARET ROAD
grass pitches611 yd
Bury Knowle Park
CHESTNUT AVENUE
tennis courts762 yd
Windmill Primary School
MARGARET ROAD
grass pitches794 yd
Barton Recreation Ground (Closed)
HENGROVE CLOSE
grass pitches1,005 yd
Grovelands Sports Ground
Grovelands Road
grass pitches1,051 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 55.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 55.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 55.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 55.6%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed89.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed12.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.